Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal

The Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN) , established in 2007, prides itself as a research driven nongovernmental organization dedicated to promoting research in the country. With its team of energetic and highly motivated experts, CMDN is now recognized as the leading public health and wildlife research organization in the country. CMDN strives to introduce appropriate, effective and innovative solutions to address many challenges in the areas of epidemiological studies, disease surveillance, health research, environmental and biodiversity research and policy analysis.

MISSION

To build individual and institutional capacity for effective human and environment development policies and programs in Nepal, by carrying out research activities which will answer a number of human health and environment related issues and questions in collaboration with national and international partners.

VISION

We envision a stronger, healthier and prosperous Nepal- where good governance is driven by well-informed communities, where environment is preserved and burden of disease is minimized and where collaborative efforts are encouraged and fostered.

OUR AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT

Wildlife Conservation

We have conducted numerous studies on some of the world’s most endangered animals. Utilizing our current capacity and know how, we have introduced conservation genetics in research studies of such animals as snow leopard, musk deer, wolf and Asian elephants.

Public Health Research:

Field/Surveillance

CMDN and INPL have been assisting various governmental and non-governmental agencies in research and disease surveillance activities in Nepal.

Public Health Research:

Biomedical

CMDN and INPL have been involved in conducting various biomedical research on prevalent diseases of Nepal since our inception.

Plant Biotechnology

Nepal has rich floral biodiversity. Unfortunately, much of our understanding of this diversity is unknown. CMDN/INPL undertook Nepal’s first ever plant bar-coding project as per the initiative of Department of Plant Resources (DPR)/ MoFSC to assist in identifying important floral species of Nepal.